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A gripping serial killer thriller with a twist – from No. 1 bestseller Stuart MacBride

This time the serial killer picked the wrong family…

‘MacBride is a damned fine writer’ Peter James

They call him Sawbones: a serial killer touring America kidnapping young women.

The FBI’s investigating – but getting nowhere.

The latest victim is Laura Jones. Sixteen years old. Pretty. Blonde. And the daughter of one of New York’s most notorious gangsters. Laura’s Dad doesn’t care about the law. What he wants is revenge. And he knows just the guys to get it.

This time, Sawbones picked on the wrong family…

Critics Review

Praise for Stuart MacBride:

'Dark and brilliantly written' Linwood Barclay

'A satisfying read and a hugely thoughtful novel ... there's no let-up for the reader' Scotland on Sunday

'A tense and gritty thriller' Irish Sunday Independent

'The pages turn effortlessly. His best work yet.' i

'A tour de force ... smartly paced and vividly pungent' Laura Wilson, Guardian

'MacBride's books have always been ambitiously plotted and firmly character-driven ... They are only getting richer and more rewarding. The Blood Road is his best work yet' Scotland on Sunday

'Dark and gripping. A riveting page-turner' Independent on Sunday

'MacBride is a damned fine writer' Peter James

'A satisfyingly compelling thriller' Sunday Mirror

'Skilful storytelling ... strong characterisation ... both intriguing and engrossing' Guardian

'MacBride's thrillers just keep getting better' Express

'Exciting ... a guaranteed bestseller' Literary Review

'Unmissable ... Superb storytelling' Sun

'Crime fiction of the highest order' Mark Billingham

'A terrific writer ... Logan McRae is a delight' The Times

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